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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 479.96 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 479.96 and 236.81 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 479.96 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/479.96 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 479.96 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 113,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,657.52/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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